Blu-ray – US edition (free region) – 20th Century Studios – 108 min – 27 April 2021
Video format
• Resolution: 1080p/24
• Ratio: 2.39
Soundtrack
• English DTS-HD MA 5.1
• French (Parisian) Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles
• English
• French
It is brought to the attention of our dear readers as well as the viewing equipment specified and used by each tester of the MaG team, the rendering may differ from one installation to another, whether or not it is calibrated, as well as personal preferences and expectations may influence the rating.
WORK – In search of freedom
After the economic collapse of the working-class city of Nevada, where she lived, Fern decided to take the road aboard her equipped van and adopt a nomad life of modern times, in breach of the standards of today's society.
Based on Jessica Bruder's book, this multi-faceted, humane drama that won three awards at the 93rd Oscar Ceremony (Best Film, Best Actress and Best Director) is an ode to romantic wandering and wandering. A fable about the economic crisis carried by an upsetting Frances McDormand, this unique film of its kind, populated by real nomads, talks about the human condition with a rare social realism and poetic sensitivity.
IMAGE – Beauty is everywhere
Technically solid, this HD transfer that embraces the beauty of the American West and does not suffer from any compressive anomaly does justice to the magnificent photography (cf. the illuminations of the external sequences) of the Opshua chief James Richards.
The details are consistent all along (the faces of the elders), the permanent sharpness of the plans is estimated, the natural colors are of a harsh splendour and the good gradation of the blacks brings the necessary depth to the poorly lit scenes.
SON – Turn on the radio!
With a subtle surround activity that gives life to many environmental effects, this multichannel soundtrack rocked by a melancholic score (signed Ludovico Einaudi, the composer of the dramatic comedy Untouchables) preserves its frontal perspective with clearly defined dialogues on the power station.
Point of big dynamics or low frequencies here, there is not the subject, but an acoustic mixing of a nice softness that perfectly corresponds to its nature.
CONCLUSION – On the road...
If freedom is within reach of asphalt, the A/V merits of this Blu-ray can lead you there. Take the road!
Artistic note
8.5
Video quality
9
Audio quality
8.5
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A film that echoes Minari if I don't abuse it!
That's right. 😉